GETTING STARTED For all types of disasters - tornadoes and severe weather, earthquakes, wildfires, floods and windstorms - there are basic steps to get you started down the path to recovery. Each of the steps listed below will be applicable for all...

The Oklahoma Early Learning Guidelines for Infants, Toddlers and Twos were created to serve as a foundation to connect what is taught with what is appropriate for very young children. They also provide a framework to encourage consistency among...

This study will provide an overview of state-managed spend items, review the procedures which apply to agency-level purchasing officials, analyze the effectiveness of recent legislative purchasing system reforms and explore possibilities for...

The purpose of this study is to examine the current State of Oklahoma Family Law system including the function of the courts, potential inequitable outcomes, speed of resolution and possible alternatives to no-fault when children are involved. ...

Abandoned and neglected properties, particularly those in urban areas or in close proximity to occupied residences and businesses, create a wide range of problems for the communities in which the properties are located, fostering criminal activity,...

Homeowner’s insurance rates are heavily dependent upon the local fire department’s ISO rating. The purpose of this study is to bring together the insurance department, the state fire marshal’s office, the OSU fire service training department and...

The interim study will examine the current status of Oklahoma’s campaign finance laws and will review them for any necessary changes in light of the U.S. Supreme court decision Citizens United v. Federal election Commission. The study will seek to...

The Interim Study will assess ways to lessen the rate of ‘abortion by economic necessity’ legally requiring shared parenting of a fetus and to initiate the child support collections process for the non gestating parent prenatally.; The study will...

The standards presented here are the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts. Oklahoma adopted the CCSS in 2010 to be the new Oklahoma Academic Standards for English Language Arts in Kindergarten to grade 12. Full...

Overview Since 1986, the District Attorneys Council (DAC) has served as the state administering agency for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The DAC utilizes a board that provides general oversight for the JAG...

Oklahoma now ranks #1 for abuse of prescription pain killers and other opiates. More Oklahomans now die from prescription drug overdose than car accidents yet car accidents involving prescription drug use kill a significant number of Oklahomans....

Currently the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education has a policy that predicts or assumes the need for remediation if a student scores under a 19 on any of the four ACT core areas of reading, math, science or English. However, each public...

After many reports of mistreatment, abuse and neglect of our veterans in state homes, investigations reveal little oversight to allow for vast differences in the quality and performance of care delivery in these facilities. Retired Air National...

The right for public school students to maintain privacy of their education records is protected by federal FERPA laws. Recent changes in these laws combined with Oklahoma's effort to create a Statewide Longitudinal Database for public school...

Study of focus on structure of the War Veterans Commission, reports of abuse at veterans centers, staffing levels at veterans centers, role of the Sec. of Veterans Affairs, and additional related issues.

staff presentation to House Ethics Committee; Internal Oversight of Ethics Laws * Challenge - Legislative ethics committees must solidify their credibility with the public.; Components of Other States Ethics Committee Rules; Official Code of...

In accordance with Oklahoma State Statute 36 § 307, it is my pleasure to present to you the Oklahoma Insurance Department’s 2013 Annual
Report. This report reflects the activities of the department and summarizes the financial disclosure and...

A study of storm shelters and other protection when students are in danger 1. Financial resources for funding 2. State laws requiring new schools to include storm shelters and other types of protection 3. Criteria for priority list of schools...

This study will look at the possibilities for forming coalitions to support the development of community egg, fruit and vegetable production to meet the needs of eligible low income Oklahomans in both urban and rural settings.

RULE 1-1. AUTHORITY AND APPLICATION. The Oklahoma State Senate hereby adopts these rules pursuant to the authority of Section 30 of Article V of the Oklahoma Constitution. Upon adoption by a majority of the members of the Senate unless and until...

The annual summaries provide a yearly overview of Oklahoma climate and weather. Annual data summary tables have been made available, along with state-wide graphics, statistics, storm reports, and a summarization of events. These yearly publications...

The standards presented here are the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts. Oklahoma adopted the CCSS in 2010 to be the new Oklahoma Academic Standards for English Language Arts in Kindergarten to grade 12. Full...